HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-08 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY COMMISSION OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM 105
MONDAY JUNE 8, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the workshop meeting of the
City Commission to order at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2009 in Room 105,
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Patricia Atkins -Grad,
Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Diane Glasser, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren,
Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services Director Michael C. Cernech, and City
Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance.
1. Item No. 6(g) on the Consent Agenda. NW 50th AVENUE SIDEWALK
EASEMENT: (TR11630) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida, authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a Sidewalk Easement with
the estate of Jacob Lutz, for the NW 50th Avenue Sidewalk Project, Authorizing and
directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward
County; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date. Public Works Director Strain gave a presentation.
2. Item No. 6(e) on the Consent Agenda. SUPPORTING BROWARD COUNTY'S
FUNDING OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS: (TR11633) A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida urging the Board of County Commissioners
for Broward County and the School Board of Broward County to ensure that there is
sufficient funding to provide School Resource Officers for all schools located in Broward
County; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date. City Manager Miller gave a presentation and said while most cities pay for the
resource officers, Tamarac does not; from a policy standpoint, the resource officers
should be paid for by the School Board or by the School Board and County
Commission, as it is a regional issue. City Attorney Goren added Palm Beach County
and Miami Dade County School Boards each have their own police. Commissioner
Dressler praised the School Resource Officers for all they do in their respective schools,
and said the real issue is double taxation. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad commended Officers
Del Sol and French, and it would not be good if we were to lose these positions.
Commissioner Glasser said the bottom line is that we need the Resource Officers and
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we must make a concerted effort to make Broward County understand we cannot be
without these officers. Commissioner Bushnell confirmed Tamarac is one of the few
contract cities that do not pay for the School Resource Officers, and asked how much it
would cost the City if the positions were turned down at the County level. BSO Chief
Duguay said the total package for a Deputy if $158,000 per year. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked for a history of the contract negotiations and why we do not pay for
School Resource Officers. City Manager Miller explained the City feels it is not the
City's responsibility to pay for the officers although we do feel it is of absolute
importance to have them for the security of the schools, and we were able to have them
included as part of our negotiations over the past few contracts. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked if the City Managers' Association is sending a letter to the County and
the School Board regarding payment of the Resource Officers and City Manager Miller
said it is going City by City. We will see many Resolutions coming through and they will
probably go to the League of Cities for discussion. Commissioner Dressler spoke about
the section in the Resolution regarding the 50/50 payment and City Manager Miller said
it is the middle of the school year and the School Board has not planned for this. The
City Managers are of the opinion the 50/50 should revert in time to 100% paid totally by
the School Board.
3. Item No. 6(h) on the Consent Agenda. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION: (TR11637) A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida authorizing
submission of a grant application, acceptance and execution of the grant agreement
upon approval pending legal review in the amount of $544,900 to the U.S. Department
of Energy for Recovery Act — Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program
(EECBG) funds for the provision of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy,
and all related equipment recommended for inclusion under this strategy. Assistant
City Manager Phillips and Special Projects Coordinator Gresek gave presentations.
Commissioner Dressler questioned putting out RFP's at the same time as we apply for
the funding and Assistant City Manager Phillips explained the federal government
requires the Resolution authorizing us to move forward to acquire the money. The first
step provides for a strategic plan for energy conservation. Staff believes there will be a
lot of opportunities for energy initiatives in the future and at this juncture we would like
the Mayor and City Commission's approval. After that we have 120 days to identify the
strategy for long term energy conservation, and we would look to a professional to
develop the strategy. Commissioner Bushnell asked how long it would take to develop
the strategy, the cost for a consultant, and whether we could incorporate a retroactive
activity into the plan. Assistant City Manager Phillips and Special Projects Coordinator
Gresek said we have 120 days to develop our strategy once we receive approval from
the Mayor and City Commission. We are able to take a portion of the allocation for a
consultant. Commissioner Glasser asked if we would need federal approval once we
put the strategy together and Assistant City Manager Phillips explained after the
consultant helps us develop the plan we come back to the Mayor and City Commission
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and then to the federal government. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad said she is glad to see
there is no match requirement, and it is great to have more opportunities that will assist
us being a green city. Commissioner Dressler confirmed the consultant cost is inclusive
in the grant and questioned why, when we are Silver Certified, we need a consultant.
Assistant City Manager Phillips replied while we could look at server virtualization,
energy initiatives, and solar panels as a City, we need a plan; a long-term objective.
We need to look at our carbon footprint and long term implications as well as how we
can reduce that footprint. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she has been in
Washington and worked with the Departments and Delegation, and it is in our best
interest to hire a professional. The Department of Energy has resources available to us,
as well as the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Clinton Climate Initiative.
Commissioner Dressler suggested looking at existing CIP's to fold them into energy
conservation. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added this is the biggest issue Mayors are
dealing with, and DuPont and T. Boone Pickens also have a wide variety of resources
available to the cities.
4. Item No. 6(b) on the Consent Agenda. PURCHASE OF SOLAR SALT FROM
MORTON SALT: (TR11618) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve the participation
in a Purchasing Agreement for solar salt for water treatment from Morton Salt, utilizing
the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group Bid #2009-004 for
an estimated total cost of $42,124.50 annually, approving funding from the appropriate
account; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date. Utilities Director Gagnon, Water Plant Superintendent Harvey, and
Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz appeared. Director of Utilities Gagnon gave a
presentation. Commissioner Dressler asked if the hydrogen gas could be used for
automobiles instead of being vented into the atmosphere, and Director of Utilities
Gagnon said we looked at that previously but not enough is generated to be useful.
Commissioner Dressler questioned solar salt and Water Plant Superintendent Harvey
explained the process by which solar salt is created. Commissioner Glasser questioned
the $42,124.50 for the first year and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz explained it is
the rate the City of Boca Raton, which is the lead agency in the co-op, obtained in the
competitive process. There are components to the bid, such as transportation,
harvesting, etc., and costs may change. There is an escalation clause built into the
contract. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if our sister cities participated in this
purchase also and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz said not too many towns have
the technology yet. Commissioner Dressler spoke of economies of scale. Vice Mayor
Atkins -Grad questioned the increase since the last contract and Purchasing/Contracts
Manager Glatz explained that the island where the plant is located suffered significant
damage from the last hurricane that hit them, and they had distribution issues for quite a
while. Director of Utilities Gagnon added when it comes to chemicals for water
treatment, none are decreasing in cost.
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5. Item No. 6(d) on the Consent Agenda. SECOND AMENDMENT - LARGE USER
WASTEWATER AGREEMENT: (TR11631) A Resolution of the City Commission of the
City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the
Second Amendment to the Large User Wastewater Agreement between Broward
County and the City of Tamarac for additional wastewater reserve capacity; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Utilities
Director Gagnon gave a presentation. Commissioner Bushnell asked if reusable water
has worked its way west, and Director of Utilities Gagnon said we will probably never
see reuse water in Tamarac, but we will pay for the cost because we own 9.6% of the
plant. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she serves on the Broward County Water Task
Force and Director of Utilities Gagnon is on the Technical Committee. Tamarac is at
the forefront of so many issues that other cities are just beginning to tackle. There has
been talk at the task force about regionalization of these issues. Last Friday there was
a meeting with the Palm Beach Task Force and there is talk of a reservoir in Palm
Beach County to collect and hold stormwater to recharge the Everglades. By having
part ownership in the plant we do not have to build our own plant, therefore saving the
City money. There was discussion regarding the cost of water and water conservation.
Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services Director Cernech praised Director of
Utilities Gagnon on his guidance of Tamarac's Utilities Department and spoke of the fact
that Director of Utilities Gagnon is trying to curtail any significant increases in water bills
as we move forward. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of the probability of year
round water restrictions. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad said she is pleased to see the two
new Commissioners getting involved in water matters. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said any information received on any board or committee any one of the Commissioners
sits on is disseminated amongst the collegial board.
6. Item No. 6(c) on the Consent Agenda. PURCHASE OF LIFEPAK 15
DEFIBRILLATORS/MONITORS: (TR11628) A Resolution of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to purchase from
Physio-Control, a division of Medtronic, Inc., a sole source provider, five (5) LifePak 15
adaptive, biphasic cardiac defibrillators and monitors with related accessories and four
(4) mobile battery service stations for a total cost of $120,677.86; authorizing the
disposal of four (4) outdated cardiac defibrillators and monitors; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Division Chief Moral, EMS
Division Chief Sheridan, and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz appeared. EMS
Division Chief Sheridan gave a presentation. Commissioner Dressler asked if the
number of times the equipment is used in the field is tracked and EMS Division Chief
Sheridan responded the four lead EKGs and 12 lead EKGs are tracked; some patients
receive multiple shocks from the machines; however the machines are used daily.
Commissioner Glasser asked if these machines are the same as the AEDs placed in
clubhouses and restaurants throughout the City. EMS Division Chief Sheridan said
those are different and are designed to be used by lay people. The machines in
question today are for use by Paramedics. Commissioner Bushnell said she is happy to
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see the old equipment will be traded in and asked if there are grant opportunities
available. EMS Division Chief Sheridan said there are no grant opportunities available
for this particular machine. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad said she believes our vehicles have
more up to date equipment than any others and asked what percentage of new
equipment purchased over the last few years saved lives. EMS Division Chief Sheridan
quoted several statistics which show the increase in survival rate over the past years
and also spoke of the addition of a portable refrigerator to hold solutions. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if the AEDs in buildings other than city facilities get
updated periodically and EMS Division Chief Sheridan and Division Chief Moral
explained during annual inspections the Fire Department checks to see if there are
recalls on equipment and if so, they are reprogrammed. Commissioner Glasser
questioned the life expectancy of the equipment and EMS Division Chief Sheridan
replied 10 years. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of technological changes over the
years.
Commissioner Dressler left the room at 11:12 a.m. and returned at 11:15 a.m.
7. UPDATE RE: HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS: Division Chief Moral and
Community Education Preparedness Specialist Schoen appeared. Division Chief Moral
gave a presentation and said our biggest challenge is community complacency. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco agreed and said at meetings with Condominium and Homeowner
Associations she has told residents they need to be prepared, and seniors need to
establish emergency contacts and share this information with neighbors.
Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad left the room at 11:23 a.m. and returned at 11:26 a.m.
Commissioner Glasser said we need to get that information out to everyone, but not all
the constituents have computers or access to twitter. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
suggested sending the information in utility bills repeatedly throughout the hurricane
season. Commissioner Bushnell said her community has a volunteer hurricane
committee and the residents have to sign up each year if they need assistance
preparing for the season. Commissioner Dressler questioned an emergency plan for
foreclosed or abandoned properties. Division Chief Moral said some concerns are
addressed by Code Enforcement and Fire Inspectors who go through communities and
do an assessment of construction and vacant sites. City Manager Miller explained we
have a few days in advance of a storm where we utilize private contractors if something
needs to be cleaned up. Commissioner Dressler questioned whether municipalities are
able to do some things they usually do not do once a state of emergency is declared
and City Attorney Goren said there are circumstances where we will adopt a resolution
which allows the City Manager, Police and Fire to assume additional responsibilities.
Commissioner Glasser asked if shelters are available in the area and Division Chief
Moral said the county will open sites depending on the status of the weather. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco added Millennium Middle School is an animal shelter.
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Commissioner Bushnell asked if an association has the right to go onto property that is
in foreclosure, to which City Attorney Goren replied unless there is a provision in the
condominium or homeowner association documents, it could be considered trespass.
The government has superior powers to enter private property because of life, health
and safety concerns.
S. DISCUSSION RE: TRANSPORTATION SERVICE - TRIPS TO CORAL
SQUARE MALL: Parks and Recreation Director Warner and Community Services
Manager Maldonado appeared. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner gave a
presentation, discussed various options and said at the recent neighborhood meetings
residents asked for reinstatement of the Great Escape trips. Of the options researched
the most revenue neutral is to offer one great escape trip and two shuttle trips per
month with the requirement of pre -registration and minimum ridership. A city bus would
be used with a contracted temporary driver; the trial period would be for three months.
Costs to users would be calculated based on past ridership, the cost of the driver,
maintenance and fuel. Sixteen riders is recommended in order to set a cost of $10.00
per round trip for the shuttle to Wal-Mart, the Mall, and the Casino. Past ridership for
the Great Escape trips consisted of 20 riders per trip. Staff will continue to educate
riders on connections to County buses and the City's route system. If the Mayor and
City Commission were to approve the pilot program we would need to enter into an
agreement with the vendor for drivers and then we would have to staff, schedule and
publicize trips. It is hoped the pilot program will start in August. Vice Mayor Atkins -
Grad said at first blush $30.00 per hour for a driver seemed high. Commissioner
Bushnell questioned whether there would be enough time to advertise for ridership if we
were to begin the program in August, and also questioned whether past riders were
northerners who returned to Florida for the winter months. If that is the case the three-
month trial beginning in August would negate the number of riders on the buses.
Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said staff would look into the timing of the pilot
program. Commissioner Dressler suggested the need for marketing focus groups to get
a sense of what the people are willing to pay. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco confirmed if
no one signs up would there not be a cost to the City. Commissioner Dressler said he
is in agreement with a revenue neutral program, but he does not know if people are
willing to pay $10.00 - $13.00 per trip. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said
focus groups may be something we will do as we move forward putting the program
together. Commissioner Glasser questioned the Great Escape trips to the Casino and
other special places and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said there will be
different destinations. The program was a victim of budget reductions. Commissioner
Glasser asked if the current trips are paying for themselves and Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner said they are with the County's assistance. Commissioner Glasser
added the three month period selected for the pilot is not a good time because of
vacations and people returning north. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said the
pilot can be postponed to October, November and December. Commissioner Glasser
spoke of the fact that the County buses are not able to enter the Mall. There was a
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discussion regarding the term 'revenue neutral'. Community Services Manager
Maldonado explained if there is not enough ridership for a trip, the trip will be cancelled.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked that the focus group be made up of all ages, and
asked that the timing of the program be revisited. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco also
spoke of advertising. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked for an expression of interest
to move forward with the focus groups and then the pilot program; all were in
agreement.
City Attorney Goren spoke of the agreement with Prestige Homes and distributed a draft
resolution reflecting modifications to the December 2008 resolution for affordable
housing.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco left the room at 12:03 p.m. and returned at 12:05 p.m.
City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 11641 by title, (a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as part of these minutes), which Resolution
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Bushnell, Deputy City Manager/Interim
Financial Services Director Cernech, and Community Development Director Bramley
would like to take with them to the County Commission meeting tomorrow. Deputy City
Manager/Interim Financial Services Director Cernech also distributed a document called
Sabal Palm/Monterey Housing Fund (a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as part of these minutes). The purpose of the draft resolution is to
withdraw support for removal of the affordable housing language from the December
resolution and garner support for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved a declaration
determining the need for an emergency meeting of the Mayor and City Commission.
On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes",
Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved the recess of the
workshop meeting and opening of the emergency meeting at 12:25 p.m. in Room 105,
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, FL. On roll call Commissioner
Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice
Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
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EMERGENCY MEETING
CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009
CONFERENCE ROOM 105
City Attorney Goren informed the Mayor and City Commission that TR11641 is before
them for consideration and discussion.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval of
Temporary Resolution 11641. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes",
Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Bushnell confirmed the original resolution specifically addressed Sabal
Palm only, but it is in the wind that Prestige Homes wants to combine Monterey and
Sabal Palm, and they would like to move affordable housing to the Monterey project.
City Attorney Goren explained the resolution only addresses Sabal Palm and if Prestige
wishes to combine the developments they do so at their own risk, and they cannot move
things around to avoid obligations. Commissioner Bushnell added when she spoke with
County Commissioner Lieberman, the County Commissioner was adamant that the
affordable housing component will not be removed. The purpose of this draft resolution
is to forgive the 15-year clause. Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services
Director Cernech said the down payment assistance is more palatable for us than the
15-year restriction. The Trust will assist income qualified people with their down
payments, and the Trust Fund monies would be leveraged with other housing
assistance monies. We believe this accomplishes the County's goal of sustained
affordable housing. Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services Director Cernech
discussed comparable projects in other cities where developers agreed to pay into
Affordable Housing Trust Funds.
Commissioner Glasser left the room at 12:37 p.m. and returned at 12:42 p.m.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said Commissioner Bushnell has taken the lead in her
district on this issue. Commissioner Dressler said the information in this morning's
newspaper article is incorrect. Commissioner Glasser confirmed the County has
jurisdiction over this matter. Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services Director
Cernech said that is true and County Commissioner Lieberman is seeking direction from
the City that County staff can support; the resolution in question will provide County
Commissioner Lieberman with that information. The County put the deed restrictions in
place and they are the only ones who can modify them. There was discussion
regarding the upcoming meeting with the County Commission and Commissioner
Dressler expressed concern that the language regarding affordable housing would be
transferred to another project. City Manager Miller commended Community
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Development Director Bramley and Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services
Director Cernech and their staffs for working through extremely difficult negotiations.
On roll call to approve Temporary Resolution 11641 Commissioner Dressler voted
"yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -
Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2009-74
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Glasser moved that one or all
representatives of the City and County Commission make it clear that the affordable
housing requirement is non-transferrable from Sabal Palm to any other project that may
or may not come to fruition, and it is unacceptable to the City of Tamarac to make such
a transfer of the requirement. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes",
Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved adjournment of
the emergency meeting and to reconvene the workshop meeting. On roll call
Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner
Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes', and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the emergency meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reconvened the workshop meeting at 1:15 p.m. with all
present as before.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the workshop meeting at 1:16 p.m.
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Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco
Mayor
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION R2009-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. R-2008-
191, IN PART; WITHDRAWING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR
PRESTIGE HOMES OF TAMARAC, INC.'S ("PRESTIGE
HOMES") REQUEST TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS FOR BROWARD COUNTY TO ELIMINATE
THE WORKFORCE HOUSING COMPONENT OF THE
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS FOR THE SABAL PALM PLAT GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COMMERCIAL
BOULEVARD AND ROCK ISLAND ROAD; SUPPORTING A
REQUIREMENT THAT PRESTIGE HOMES PAY A FIXED
AMOUNT PER UNIT SOLD TO THE CITY TO BE PLACED IN AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO ASSIST LOW,
LOW -MODERATE, AND MODERATE INCOME HOME BUYERS
IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE THE ACTION NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2008, the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida (the "City") adopted Resolution No. R-2008-191 (the
"Resolution") providing for an omnibus review and reevaluation of the City's
relationship with Prestige Homes of Tamarac, Inc. ("Prestige Homes"); and
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WHEREAS, the Resolution detailed, among other things, the City's
support for Prestige Homes' request to the Board of County Commissioners for
Broward County, Florida for an elimination of the workforce housing component
of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants imposed by Broward County for the
Sabal Palm Plat generally located on the northeast corner of Commercial
Boulevard and Rock Island Road; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, recorded on
August 10, 2007 (Broward County Public Records, Official Record Book
44460, Page 1653), imposes certain workforce housing requirements on
Prestige Homes, as well as other conditions and restrictions; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the Resolution, the City, in a
continuing good faith effort, has been working with Prestige Homes to facilitate
the development of their property; and
WHEREAS, as part of the ongoing dialogue between the City and
Prestige Homes, the parties have been attempting to reach a publicly
supportable agreement regarding the workforce housing component of
Prestige Homes' development of the Sabal Palm Plat; and
WHEREAS, despite their best efforts, the City has not been able to
reach a satisfactory resolution with Prestige Homes regarding the workforce
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housing issues and is hereby withdrawing its support for Prestige Homes'
request to Board of County Commissioners for the elimination of the workforce
housing component of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; and
WHEREAS, during the ongoing discussions with Prestige Homes, and
after consultation with Broward County, it became evident to the City that the
complete elimination of the workforce housing component of the Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants was not a workable option; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2009, Ralph Stone, Broward County's Director
of Housing Finance and Community Development, after review of a proposed
Land Use Plan Amendment for Sabal Palm, issued a memorandum,
incorporated herein by reference, suggesting that there were a number of
viable workforce housing alternatives for the subject property; and
WHEREAS, after review of Mr. Stone's memorandum and
reconsideration of the status of the discussions between the City and Prestige
Homes, City Staff has recommended that Prestige Homes be required to pay a
fixed amount per unit sold to the City to be placed in an Affordable Housing
Trust Fund to aid low, low -moderate, and moderate income home buyers within
the City; and
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WHEREAS, this Staff recommendation is expressly reaffirmed as a
potentially viable workforce housing option in the May 20, 2009 memorandum
by Mr. Stone; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, having reviewed Staffs
recommendation and other information associated therewith, requests that the
Board of County Commissioners require Prestige Homes to pay a fixed amount
per unit sold to the City to be placed in an Affordable Housing Trust Fund to aid
low, low -moderate, and moderate income home buyers within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission further finds that such a workforce
housing requirement is in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the
City of Tamarac.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are confirmed and
ratified as being true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida hereby
repeals Resolution No. R-2008-191, in part, as it relates to the workforce housing
component of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Sabal Palm Plat.
The City Commission hereby further requests that the Board of County
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Commissioners for Broward County require Prestige Homes to pay a fixed
amount per unit sold to the City of Tamarac to be placed in an Affordable
Housing Trust Fund to aid low, low -moderate, and moderate income home
buyers within the City.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes and directs the
appropriate members of the City Administration to take the action necessary to
effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Section 4. The City Commission hereby directs the City Clerk to
transmit a copy of this resolution to the Board of County Commissioners for
Broward County.
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions or applications of this Resolution.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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June 5, 2009
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA THIS _ DAY OF , 2009.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
Have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
BETH TALABISCO, MAYOR
B. TALABISCO
P. BUSHNELL
D. GLASSER
P. ATKINS-GRAD
H. DRESSLER
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Sabal Palm/Monterey Housing Fund
Housing Assistance to be provided with funds from Prestige.
ASSUMPTIONS:
• Sales Price: $169,000
• Number of units originally set -aside for affordable housing: 109 Units
• Current Proposal : Prestige sell 109 units at 5% below market rate.
The amount associated with that proposal is as follows:
$169,000.00 Current Sale Price
- 8,450.00 Minus 5% discount
$160,550.00 Discount Price
$8,450.00 X 109 Units = $921,050.00 total contribution
PROPOSAL:
Prestige contributes $1 million dollars to the Sabal Palm/Monterey Housing
Trust fund for the follow activities.
1750,000 to fund a Homebuyer Assistance Program specifically for Sabal
Palm/Monterey units.
Funds to be paid to City at the time of issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
The City's Housing Division will qualify applicants interested in receiving
assistance funds.
Income limits for eligible applicants not to exceed 140% of the Broward
County Area Median for 2009 as provided by Department of Housing and
Urban Development on an annual basis.
Assistance Amounts:
$20,000 per Income Eligible Applicant
$5,000 additional funds for Essential Services Personnel government
February 25, 2009
Coconut Creek Public Assistance Housing Agreement
Coconut Creek recently entered into an agreement with Lennar Homes to
create a dollar -for -dollar match program to put funds into an affordable
housing program for first time homebuyers who purchase within the newly
developed Lennar project, Grand Cypress. The City's portion of the match
came from the existing linkage fee fund. The City agreed to match up to
$300,000 towards to Grand Cypress project.
February 25, 2009